Depends on the source. In Macroeconomic terms "Unemployed" means you do not currently have a job and are actively looking to get a job. If you are not receiving unemployment benefits and are actively looking for a job, you are still counted.

If you are receiving benefits, you are assumed to be actively looking, as looking for a job is normally a condition of unemployment benefits.

The official percentage is estimated by taking those receiving benefits and applying a modifier (part of the "seasonally adjusted") to it to account for other job seekers.

You are no longer considered unemployed if you are not receiving benefits and have given up on trying to find a job. You are then not considered part of the workforce.

Keep in mind the macroeconomic standard for "natural unemployment" is 4-6%. Natural unemployment is that caused by people relocating, entering the workforce, and changing careers.

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